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Governor Family History

Governor Surname Meaning

American English: occupational name for a member of the household of a governor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Governor family from?

You can see how Governor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Governor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Governor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Governor families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Governor's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Governor families in 1891.
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What did your Governor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Governor. 100% of Governor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Governor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Governor census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 528 immigration records available for the last name Governor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16,000 military records available for the last name Governor. For the veterans among your Governor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Governor lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Governor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Governor in 1947 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Governor ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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